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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.72, 25,851.78 and 10,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.72, 25,851.78 and 10,207.44 is: 15,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.72 : 25,851.78 = 10,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.72/25,851.78 = 10,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.72x = 25,851.78 × 10,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.72x = 263,880,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,880,493.24/17,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,302.10

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